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Blueberry vs. Pomegranate — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between blueberries and pomegranate?

  • Blueberries are richer in manganese, yet pomegranate is richer in copper, folate, fiber, and vitamin B5.
  • Pomegranate's daily need coverage for copper is 11% higher.
  • Blueberries have 3 times more manganese than pomegranate. Blueberries have 0.336mg of manganese, while pomegranate has 0.119mg.
  • Blueberries contain less sugar.

We used Blueberries, raw and Pomegranates, raw types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 4.3% 1.8% 6.8% 11% 19% 4.4% 5.1% 0.13% 44% 0.55%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 8.6% 3% 21% 11% 53% 9.5% 15% 0.39% 16% 2.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -66.7%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +182.4%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +100%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +66.7%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +206.5%
Contains more CopperCopper +177.2%
Contains more ZincZinc +118.8%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +200%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +400%
~equal in Iron ~0.3mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 32% 1% 11% 0% 9.3% 9.5% 7.8% 7.4% 12% 0% 48% 4.5% 3.3%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 34% 0% 12% 0% 17% 12% 5.5% 23% 17% 0% 41% 29% 4.1%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +42.7%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +17.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +81.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +29.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +204%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +44.2%
Contains more FolateFolate +533.3%
Contains more CholineCholine +26.7%
~equal in Vitamin C ~10.2mg
~equal in Vitamin E ~0.6mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 84%
Protein: 0.74 g
Fats: 0.33 g
Carbs: 14.49 g
Water: 84.21 g
Other: 0.23 g
2% 19% 78%
Protein: 1.67 g
Fats: 1.17 g
Carbs: 18.7 g
Water: 77.93 g
Other: 0.53 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +125.7%
Contains more FatsFats +254.5%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +29.1%
Contains more OtherOther +130.4%
~equal in Water ~77.93g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
13% 21% 66%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.028 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.047 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.146 g
41% 32% 27%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.12 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.093 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.079 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -76.7%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +84.8%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +97.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Blueberry Pomegranate
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Blueberry Pomegranate DV% diff.
Copper 0.057mg 0.158mg 11%
Manganese 0.336mg 0.119mg 9%
Folate 6µg 38µg 8%
Fructose 4.97g 6%
Fiber 2.4g 4g 6%
Potassium 77mg 236mg 5%
Vitamin B5 0.124mg 0.377mg 5%
Phosphorus 12mg 36mg 3%
Vitamin B1 0.037mg 0.067mg 3%
Vitamin B6 0.052mg 0.075mg 2%
Vitamin K 19.3µg 16.4µg 2%
Zinc 0.16mg 0.35mg 2%
Protein 0.74g 1.67g 2%
Selenium 0.1µg 0.5µg 1%
Fats 0.33g 1.17g 1%
Vitamin C 9.7mg 10.2mg 1%
Vitamin B3 0.418mg 0.293mg 1%
Vitamin B2 0.041mg 0.053mg 1%
Calories 57kcal 83kcal 1%
Carbs 14.49g 18.7g 1%
Magnesium 6mg 12mg 1%
Net carbs 12.09g 14.7g N/A
Calcium 6mg 10mg 0%
Iron 0.28mg 0.3mg 0%
Sugar 9.96g 13.67g N/A
Starch 0.03g 0%
Sodium 1mg 3mg 0%
Vitamin A 3µg 0µg 0%
Vitamin E 0.57mg 0.6mg 0%
Choline 6mg 7.6mg 0%
Saturated fat 0.028g 0.12g 0%
Monounsaturated fat 0.047g 0.093g 0%
Polyunsaturated fat 0.146g 0.079g 0%
Tryptophan 0.003mg 0%
Threonine 0.02mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.023mg 0%
Leucine 0.044mg 0%
Lysine 0.013mg 0%
Methionine 0.012mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.026mg 0%
Valine 0.031mg 0%
Histidine 0.011mg 0%

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Blueberry Pomegranate
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Blueberry
15%
Pomegranate
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
10%
Blueberry
14%
Pomegranate

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Pomegranate
Pomegranate is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.71g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Blueberry
Blueberry contains less Sodium (difference - 2mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.092g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Blueberry
Blueberry is lower in glycemic index (difference - 53)
Which food is cheaper?
Blueberry
Blueberry is cheaper (difference - $0.7)
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Blueberry - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171711/nutrients
  2. Pomegranate - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169134/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.